An under-recognised endoscopic findings in a patient evaluated for chronic laryngopharyngeal reflux symptoms - Answers.
- Author:
Rafidah IDRIS
;
Vui Heng CHONG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:Brunei International Medical Journal
2010;6(2):112-112
- CountryBrunei Darussalam
- Language:English
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Abstract:
(Refer to page 98)
Answer: Heterotopic gastric mucosal
patch of the proximal oesophagus or
cervical inlet patch.
The image showed two distinctive salmon
coloured patches located in the proximal oesophagus.
Biopsy from the lesion located at 5
o’clock was reported as follow: ‘The presence
of glandular epithelium containing antral and
gastric body type glands. The lamina propria
is infiltrated by a moderate number of lymphocytes.
Immunological staining was
strongly positive for surface epithelium with
CK20, whilst CK7 was weakly positive for surface
epithelium and deep glands.
